The Community Capacity Training Hub is your one-stop shop for discussion and resources related to the ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Every week, we put new ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund content on the Hub. If you’re looking for project ideas or answers to thorny compliance or eligibility questions, we are here to help. Our […]
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You Are Invited to Connect to the ARC/EPA HUB Sign up or log into the Hub for all the latest information: Check out the presentation slides from the NADO/DDAA conference Join the conversation! Check out posted questions in the discussion area. Have a question? Post it to see what others have to say. Access […]
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For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Questions About ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds? The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, makes unprecedented funding available to combat the devastating health and economic impacts of COVID-19. The ARC research department’s preliminary analysis shows that Appalachian counties will receive approximately $5.3B in Local […]
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ARPA 101 Training Sessions January 25 & 27, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) makes unprecedented funding available to combat the devastating health and economic impacts of COVID-19, including more than $5 billion in Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocations for Appalachian counties. How can local governments, and the local development districts (LDDs) that […]
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Don’t Miss Out on Sharing Your Work With Your Peers! The Development District Association of Appalachia is preparing to hold its Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia on March 13-16, 2022. We are excited to bring our membership back together once again, and plan to share cutting-edge ideas, highlight success stories and lessons learned, and […]
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DEADLINE: Friday, December 3, 2021 Background: The Development District Association of Appalachia is holding its Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia from March 13-16, 2022. We plan to share cutting-edge ideas, highlight success stories and lessons learned, and engage with other LDDs during our annual gathering. DDAA is seeking compelling session proposals to ensure a comprehensive […]
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Build Support With Legislators and Decision-Makers DDAA Announces Its Newest Free eLearning Course for Managers: Building the Case for Your Local Development District What kind of story are you telling? In order to serve their communities effectively over the long term, Local Development Districts must be equipped to tell the story of their local […]
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Make Your Voice Heard in Congress! Virtual Conference Pre-recorded breakout sessions: September 7, 14, 2021 Live Sessions: September 14, 16, 22, 2021 With large amounts of new funding being discussed in Congress and a recovery still in process, LDDs need to know what’s being proposed, how to most effectively utilize this funding, and how […]
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Best Practices in ARC Revolving Loan Funds LAST CHANCE TO GET REGISTERED September 1, 8, 15, 22, 27 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST More Information Agenda Register Federal funds are becoming widely available to support economic recovery and small business lending while the Appalachian Regional Commission is announcing new RLF guidance. Join other […]
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What’s happening in Washington? Virtual Conference Live Sessions: September 14, 16, 22, 2021 Pre-recorded breakout sessions: September 7, 14, 2021 The Washington Scoop on Rural Development Tuesday, September 14 9:00 AM Eastern The 2021 DDAA Virtual Annual Conference will introduce attendees to ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and ARC Executive Director Brandon McBride. There’s […]
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